Basic Kitchari

1 serving

1 tablespoon ghee

1/2 teaspoon Kichari spice mix (Banyan Botanicals)

1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1/2 teaspoon chopped ginger (optional)

1/4 cup organic basmati rice

1/8 cup split mung beans (Banyan Botanicals)

2 cups water

1/2 cup chopped vegetables, celery, and carrot (optional)

Wash rice and mung beans, and soak in water for 2 - 6 hours.. Drain soak water.

In a small saucepan warm the ghee. Add the Kitchari Spice Mix and salt, and sauté for two minutes. Add rice and mung dal and sauté for another couple of minutes. Add vegetables, and water and bring to a boil.

Once the kitchari has come to a boil reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until it is tender (approx. 30–35 minutes).

Add more water if needed. Kitchari is the consistency of a vegetable stew as opposed to a broth. A thinner consistency is preferable if your digestion is weak. You will notice that kitchari will thicken when it cooks and you may need more water.